Witness the moon turn a dramatic, dusty red at this rare, free family viewing event—the last of its kind until 2028.
Venue: Science Centre Singapore
Dates: 3 Mar 2026
Admission: Free
Mark your calendars for 3 March 2026. Singapore is set to witness a stunning Total Lunar Eclipse, and Science Centre Singapore is throwing open its doors for a massive community viewing party. This isn't just a science lesson; it’s an incredible "once-in-a-few-years" phenomenon where the Earth's shadow turns the moon a rich, rusty red.
Coinciding with the 15th day of the Lunar New Year (Chap Goh Mei), this event is the perfect way to wrap up the festive season with the kids. Since the next total eclipse won't be visible from our little red dot until the end of 2028, this is one evening you won't want to miss.
Sky Viewing & High-Powered Telescopes
The star of the show is, of course, the moon. Science Centre will have 15 high-powered telescopes stationed for the public, offering 30x magnification. While the eclipse is visible to the naked eye, seeing the craters of a "Blood Moon" through a professional lens is an experience that will stick with your children for years.
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Guided Experience: Science Educators will be on hand to explain exactly what’s happening as the moon moves through the Earth's shadow.
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Live Commentary: If you find yourself in a queue for the telescopes, don't worry—there will be live screens along the lines projecting the eclipse with expert commentary so you don't miss a second of the action.
- Livestream from anywhere: For those unable to attend, a livestream of the eclipse will be available on the Science Centre’s YouTube channel.
What Can You Expect to See
As the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon during the full moon phase, its shadow will steadily cover the Moon’s surface. Over the course of several hours, the Moon’s brightness will dim before taking on a rich, reddish hue, a result of sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere and scattering shorter wavelengths of light.
From Singapore, we might be able to see the Moon only when it reaches maximum eclipse or later. We will see a red moon rising from our horizon and it will get brighter as it moves out of Earth’s umbra (innermost shadow) gradually.
Timing of the Total Eclipse
The Total Lunar Eclipse will take place on 3 March 2026 from moonrise at 7.15pm till 9.17pm, when the partial phase of the lunar eclipse ends. The best viewing window from the Science Centre would be 7.47pm onwards.
- 7:15pm: Moonrise
- 7:33pm: Maximum eclipse; the Moon will be very low; one would need a clear horizon (unobstructed by trees or buildings) to see the eclipsed moon rising.
- 7:47pm: Fully eclipsed moon will be visible from Science Centre Singapore until 8:02pm
- From 8:02pm: The moon will slip out of Earth's inner red shadow, and it will get
gradually brighter - 9:17pm: Full visibility of the Moon. The Moon is in Earth’s penumbra.
Planetarium Shows & Astronomy Fun
If you want to dive deeper, the Omni-Theatre is running special live planetarium shows. These sessions help kids (and adults!) understand the mechanics of the solar system in an immersive environment. Beyond the moon, keep an eye out for other celestial neighbours—Jupiter and Saturn will also be making an appearance in the night sky, along with famous constellations like Orion and Gemini.
Rainy Day Ready
We all know Singapore’s weather can be unpredictable. If the clouds roll in, the fun doesn't stop. The event will move to the Science Centre Marquee, where a livestream of the eclipse will be shown on a massive screen, accompanied by live stage commentary and hands-on Moon phase activities to keep the little ones engaged.
BYKidO Pro-Tip
Set a Calendar Alert for 20 February! While entry is free, telescope slots are strictly first-come, first-served and are expected to be snapped up instantly. Pre-registering on the 20th will allow you priority access to the telescope queue. Also, leave the personal telescope at home—they aren't allowed for safety and space reasons!
Venues and Dates
The experience will happen at Science Centre Singapore (Main Entrance & Observatory) on 3 March 2026 from 6 pm to 9.30 pm (the best viewing starts from 7.47 pm).
Admission
Admission is free and walk-ins are allowed, but pre-registered visitors will get priority access for the telescopic viewing queue. Visitors may also purchase a special bundle that includes telescope viewing and Live Omni-Theatre Planetarium show at $4 per person.
Booking: Pre-registration opens 20 February 2026 via the Science Centre Singapore website.
Note: Parking is very limited. Families are strongly encouraged to take the MRT to Jurong East Station to avoid the traffic hustle.
